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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! Companies just replace us with machines and we're supposed to be grateful for scraps from unemployment. Been dealing with this crap for months trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor.
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Wait so if I get laid off because they bring in AI or robots that's still regular unemployment?? I thought there might be special benefits for that or something?
No special category for tech displacement in NY unemployment system. It's just a regular layoff for benefit purposes. Some states have retraining funds but the actual unemployment benefits are the same regardless of why you were laid off.
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To answer your question about job search audits - yes they absolutely can and do ask for documentation. You need to keep records of where you applied, when you applied, what type of position it was, and contact information. I recommend keeping a spreadsheet or using their online job search log if they have one. The 3 job contacts per week requirement is current as of 2025 and includes things like submitting applications, attending job fairs, networking events, or even informational interviews.
Good to know about keeping records. This all sounds more complicated than I expected but at least I understand the basics now.
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interesting, never heard of that but might be useful if i run into problems
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If you're dealing with unemployment claims yourself and having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to them faster. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I needed to check on my claim status last month.
Thanks but this is just for my economics homework, not an actual claim. Good to know for the future though!
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I've been trying to reach NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my own quit vs fired situation and their phone lines are always busy. Getting really frustrated with this whole process. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?
I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent when I couldn't reach them myself. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Wait so you can get unemployment even if you quit?? I thought that was only for people who got fired or laid off. This changes everything for my situation...
Only if you quit for 'good cause' - things like unsafe working conditions, harassment, significant changes to your job duties or hours, etc. Regular voluntary resignation usually disqualifies you.
Zainab Omar
This whole system is BROKEN when unemployment becomes this widespread. NYS Department of Labor wasn't designed to handle this many claims efficiently. We're all just numbers in their system while real families are struggling to pay rent and buy groceries.
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Sofia Torres
•I understand the frustration, but the system does adapt. During high unemployment periods, they often extend benefit periods and adjust job search requirements to be more realistic.
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Connor Gallagher
My unemployment counselor explained that when unemployment is a social issue like this, it affects funding for programs too. More federal money comes in, more workforce development programs get created. It's not just about individual claims - the whole support system expands.
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